David Paterson signed an order that gives labor the ability to organize better, in exchange for a promise that labor won't strike or protest.
Senate Republicans are having no trouble raising money this year.
Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith will meet with the last two members in his conference that are holding out on the M.T.A. agreement.
Paterson and Senate Minority Leader Dean Skelos are getting along better.
Laura Anglin, before announcing her departure from the Paterson administration, recused herself from budget discussions involving colleges.
Kirsten Gillibrand swung through the Hudson Valley, talking about green jobs and child care.
The same-sex-marriage lobby is "absolutely serious" about getting same-sex marriage legalized this year.
Local elections are looking competitive in Monroe County.
Four people are talking about running against Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan.
And below, a movie featuring Representative Eric Massa talking about health care:
